International students looking to pursue a postgraduate research degree in Australia can apply for the Victoria University International Research Scholarships. The scholarship programme supports outstanding research candidates by covering tuition fees and providing financial assistance to help them focus on high-quality research at Victoria University.
About the Scholarship
The Victoria University International Research Scholarships are designed for international students enrolling in postgraduate research programmes at Victoria University, Australia. The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and research potential, helping talented researchers undertake Master’s by Research and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.
Victoria University offers several scholarship opportunities, including the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship, the Tony Kruger Education for Social Justice Doctoral Research Scholarship, the China Scholarship Council (CSC) – Victoria University Scholarship, project-based research scholarships and the VU Global Research Scholarship.
International applicants who do not qualify for the major scholarships may still receive the VU Global Research Scholarship, which provides a 20% tuition fee reduction for the normal duration of an eligible research degree.
Scholarship Benefits
The Victoria University International Research Scholarships may provide:
- Full tuition fee coverage through an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship.
- Annual living stipend for eligible scholarship recipients.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (single cover).
- Opportunity to undertake research at one of Australia’s leading universities.
- Access to project-funded research scholarships.
- A 20% tuition fee reduction through the VU Global Research Scholarship for eligible international applicants.
Available Scholarships
The Victoria University International Research Scholarships include:
- Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship – International
- Tony Kruger Education for Social Justice Doctoral Research Scholarship
- China Scholarship Council (CSC) – Victoria University Postgraduate Research Scholarship
- Project and Industry Research Scholarships
- VU Global Research Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Victoria University International Research Scholarships, applicants must:
- Be an international student who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
- Meet the University’s admission requirements for a research degree.
- Meet the English language proficiency requirements.
- Demonstrate excellent academic achievement and strong research potential.
Applicants for the RTP Stipend Scholarship – International must also:
- Achieve an average grade equivalent to H1 (above 85% VU Standard) in the honours or final year.
- Apply for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
- Submit a research-focus outline.
- Enrol as a full-time research student.
Priority may be given to applicants who have not previously completed a PhD or held certain Australian Government postgraduate research scholarships.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Research degree application.
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- Research proposal or research-focus outline.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Passport.
- Any additional documents required by Victoria University.
How To Apply
To apply for the Victoria University International Research Scholarships:
- Apply for admission into an eligible postgraduate research programme at Victoria University.
- Submit all required supporting documents, including your research-focus outline where applicable.
- Eligible applicants for the RTP Stipend Scholarship will automatically be assessed during the admission process, and no separate scholarship application is required.
- Applications will be assessed competitively based on academic merit and research potential.
Successful applicants are generally notified within two months after the scholarship application deadline.
Application Deadline
September 13, 2026